Murata defeated World bronze medalist Carol Huyhn of Canada in the gold-medal finals. Murata was the only American athlete who was entered in the competition.

It was the fourth medal that Murata has won since moving down to the 48 kg/105.5 lbs. division this year. She has also won gold medals at the New York AC Holiday Open and the Dave Schultz Memorial International, both held in the United States. She was also a silver medalist in Ivan Yarygin Memorial International in Russia.

Murata was a 2001 World silver medalist, and competed on the 2005 U.S. World Team at 51 kg/112.25 lbs. She is an eight-time U.S. Nationals champion.

The tournament featured 80 athletes from 16 nations, competing for prize money as part of the FILA Golden Grand Prix program. Germany won the team title with 63 points, ahead of host France with 55 points and Belarus with 40 points.